One fascinating facet of studying Counselling is the tremendous variety of courses available to choose from.  These range from Mediation, Journal Therapy or Psycho-Compatibility Therapy, through to Developing Active Listening Skills, Family Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy.  Any one of these subjects provides the counsellor with enhanced skills and a great array of knowledge with which to help their clients.

 Sarah Manning explained to us that when she had gained a counselling qualification in the past she had particularly enjoyed the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aspect, and decided that she wanted to study the subject further to enhance her existing skills and knowledge.  She investigated using the internet and then her choice was further influenced by the reasonable cost.  Once she had started her studies, she commented that she was happy with the feedback that she received from her tutors, and also the speed with which her assignments were returned to her.  She feels that her new additional skills will provide her with extra knowledge which she can use for a variety of situations in her existing job, and commented that choosing one of BSY’s Counselling Courses has enhanced her existing career as a Counsellor.  In future, Sarah said that she would like to explore further areas in counselling or psychology, for example social psychology and other holistic therapy courses.  She would advise anyone who is thinking of studying with BSY to research the courses that available and to find one that suits them.  She said that they should do it sooner rather than later as the courses are delivered to suit the needs of the learner, and added that the feedback from the tutors is really helpful.

 Frederic Guerault on the other hand decided to enrol on one of the BSY Counselling Courses to give him a first view of the subject.  He said that he was interested in changing his profession, and chose to study Basic Counselling Skills as he was looking for a career which was more suitable for his personality.  He said that he chose to study with BSY after doing his research using the internet where he found very good reviews.  He added that he also thought that the payment facilities were very attractive.  When asked what he was most happy with, he said the organisation and the availability of his tutor, and also the administration.  He said that he thought he had definitely found his ideal career, and would like to study the advanced course in the future.  His advice to anyone thinking of studying with BSY is that they need to take the time to study at home (or at the library).  He added that he had finally found what he really wants to do work-wise.

If you would like to know more about BSY’s Counselling Courses, speak to our knowledgeable tutors on Freephone 0800 731 9271 or see our website

BSY’s Reflexology Course is part of the vast range of complementary therapy subjects that they offer.  Many students choose to study Reflexology to add to their other qualifications, usually so that they can increase the range of treatments that they offer their customers.

This was exactly the reason that Susan Southern selected her Reflexology Course.  She already had a range of qualifications, including Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage and wanted to add Reflexology to the treatments she already offers at her Beauty Salon.  She said that she found it hard to find a local college where she could study the subject on its own.  She also chose BSY so that she could study in her own time, and commented that she was happy with all aspects of her course, ranging from the practical training to the course content.    She then went on to study Acupressure, and commented that she had not yet decided which one she was going to study next as “there are so many to choose from.  There will definitely be more.”  She added, “it is an excellent way to get new qualifications.”

Melanie Missenden has studied BSY’s Advanced Reflexology Course, plus other subjects, including Reflexology Vibrational Medicine, Acupressure and Acupuncture, and Tibetan Buddist Meditation.  She said that BSY offer good courses for professional development at a very high standard.  She would also like to study Nutrition – The Scientific Approach, Aromatherapy and Herbal Natural Products, Hypnotherapy, Meditation Teacher, Yoga and Pilates.  She said that she initially chose to study with BSY because is a long established, well renowned body whose name is well known around the world, and is respected, leading to a good qualification one can be proud of.  She added that the tutor support is first class and the college is always there to support the student.  Melanie said that she was happy with the amount of work the course requires.   She added that to achieve a pass a good level of research is required, ensuring that the student knows their subject.  In the future, she thinks that her studies will help her to expand her complementary therapy business.  She said, “it has opened my mind and expanded my knowledge, helped me to focus and become a better therapist, made me able to communicate more clearly with my clients on their health and issues they have.  Due to the recent courses I have taken and am studying at BSY, I have greater professional respect, that has led to opportunities to work at my local doctor’s surgery and helped develop my business.

If you would like to find out more, please visit our website or call  us on Freephone 0800 731 9271 to speak to our friendly and knowledgeable tutors and advisors.

BSY has a wide variety of Beauty Courses available for our students to choose from, ranging from Practitioner level courses, through Professional Development to Personal Achievement courses.  Which you decide to study will depend greatly on what you want to achieve.  Do you want a qualification which will enable you to become self employed and run your own Beauty business – maybe you want to open your own treatment room, or maybe you would prefer to give treatments to your clients in their own home?  Or maybe you want to add to your existing skills, bringing an extra dimension to your existing business?  Perhaps you are already a qualified Beauty Specialist and have decided that you would like to specialise as a Make-up Artist.   Or maybe you want the quiet satisfaction of understanding more about how to look after your own skin, knowing which body treatments would be best for you, and benefit from knowing how to apply your make-up to look your best. Whatever your reasons, BSY has a Beauty Course to suit you.

Stephanie Dobson is a great example of someone who has her own business and has decided that she wants to be able to provide an increased range of services to her clients, which will enable her to further her career.  She has recently studied BSY’s Beauty Specialist course.  She said, “I want to expand my current hairdressing business offering extra services to my clients.” She added that she chose to study with BSY because it is very flexible, and the reviews were good.  Since enrolling, she has been particularly happy with the quick marking of her question papers, and said that she had found the lessons easy to follow.  To anyone considering studying with BSY, she has this to say:  “I would say it’s great if like myself you are juggling small children plus your work, as it’s so flexible with no time scales.  You can study at your leisure, which is great.  The advisors have been great when I have called.”

Dalia Mateus has been inspired to change her career after studying BSY’s Beauty Specialist Course, together with Indian Head Massage, Spiritual Coaching and Professional Spiritual Healing.  In addition to these qualifications, in future she said that she would be interested in studying other subjects, for example Manicure and also continuing to study Professional Spiritual Healing.  All of her studying is leading her to her goal of changing her career to one in Holistic Therapy.

To find out more about BSY’s Beauty Courses, click here or call Freephone 0800 731 9271 and speak to our knowledgeable tutors.